Dubai Film Market

United Arab Emirates

11th edition

6 - 13 December 2017

As part of its ongoing commitment to stimulate regional film production and trade, Dubai International Film Festival established the Dubai Film Market (DFM) in 2007. The DFM is a unique platform that aims to raise the visibility of Arab cinema in the region and at an international level. Since its inception, the DFM has supported over 300 projects; bringing films to the screen which have gone on to enjoy critical acclaim and find new audiences across the globe.

The Dubai Film Connection (DFC) is the co-production market of DIFF. Launched in 2007, the DFC aims to raise the visibility of Arab filmmakers and stimulate the growth of film production originating from the Arab world. The DFC brings international and Arab film professionals together to collaborate on the realisation of approximately 10 selected projects each year.